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Wave by Squidsoup at Greenwich Peninsula

It’s been a while! 3 and a half years I would guess (that’s when I started my current job, and stopped blogging about theatre). A lot has happened in the world since then (none of […]

The Aylesham Site: help shape the future of Peckham town centre

The initial masterplan for the site of the Aylesham Centre has been axed, due to backlash from local residents and businesses, over the tower storey planned for the site. The site was sold by the […]

Doors of Dulwich

I started walking around my local area during the first lockdown to maintain my step count whilst on furlough. I live in Gipsy Hill and after studying trusty Google maps, I devised a few different […]

Library Words

Lewisham Library have launched their podcast ‘Library Words‘, available online and on streaming services. Library Words is all about stories, poetry, histories and memories are all shared in a fortnightly podcast created by Lewisham libraries […]

A new finger post road sign in Dulwich

This replacement finger post on the corner of Eynella Road and Court Lane was funded by the Dulwich Society. There are now around ten of these sign posts in Dulwich, all belonging to, and maintained […]

The Nunhead Cemetery on a Sunny Day

On a sunny day, the Nunhead cemetery is the perfect place to explore and get some time outdoors as spring begins. Established in 1840, the Nunhead Cemetery is one of the Magnificent Seven Cemeteries […]

Blackfriars Bridge - a brief history

Today it is a common commuters footbridge because of Blackfriars Station. At its opening in 1769, Blackfriars Bridge became the fourth bridge built for crossing the Thames in the London area. Designed by Robert Mylne, […]

Peckham Pantry

A new ‘Peckham Pantry’ shop opened in Peckham Park Road a few months back, offering access to healthy and affordable food for all people in London. The shop was set up by Peckham charity Pecan, […]